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Perform a team free fall parachute descent

Perform a team free fall parachute descent

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL027
State Code
AVQ72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Description
This unit describes the skills required to perform a free fall parachute descent, carrying combat equipment, as part of a team. Descents commence from an altitude below 12 000 feet above mean sea level and land on a drop zone during day and night. Team military free fall parachute descents are a method of deploying a team from an aircraft into an operational area and involve the exercise of both individual and team responsibilities. This unit was developed for military personnel required to perform a free fall parachute descent in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for a team free fall parachute descent with combat equipment
  • 1.1 Confirm instructions to conduct a team free fall parachute descent.
  • 1.2 Select, fit and pack equipment and inspect for serviceability.
  • 1.3 Quarantine and report unserviceable equipment.
  • 1.4 Rehearse conduct of the descent with team members prior to boarding the aircraft.
2. Complete on board aircraft procedures with combat equipment
  • 2.1 Board aircraft with equipment and position and secure self and equipment.
  • 2.2 Communicate verbally and non-verbally with other personnel on board.
  • 2.3 Carry out safety checks.
3. Exit from the aircraft and descend by free fall as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment
  • 3.1 Exit the aircraft using team techniques.
  • 3.2 Establish and maintain stability in free fall flight and recover from instability when necessary.
  • 3.3 Establish and maintain relative position within the team.
  • 3.4 Maintain situational awareness during day and night descents.
  • 3.5 Carry out individual and team free fall positions and manoeuvres.
  • 3.6 Communicate verbally and non-verbally with other paratroopers as required.
4. Control a ram air canopy descent as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment
  • 4.1 Activate parachute to open at a designated time or height.
  • 4.2 Conduct relevant drills to detect and rectify malfunctions and routine opening problems.
  • 4.3 Identify team leader and team members after canopy opening during day and night descents.
  • 4.4 Maintain team day and night descent using canopy control and manoeuvre techniques.
  • 4.5 Conduct controllability checks and malfunction drills.
  • 4.6 Assess contingency and emergency situations and apply the correct drills to rectify the situation.
5. Land on a drop zone as a member of a team while carrying combat equipment
  • 5.1 Identify designated drop zone marking and wind indicators for day and night descents and plan target approach.
  • 5.2 Lower combat equipment at the correct height during approach.
  • 5.3 Apply target approach techniques to land in accordance with environmental conditions.
  • 5.4 Complete emergency landings drills.
  • 5.5 Apply harness release and drag procedures.
  • 5.6 Clear drop zone without adversely affecting other team members.
6. Complete free fall post descent procedures
  • 6.1 Review performance during team free fall parachute descent.
  • 6.2 Complete documentation.
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